Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has lauded England teammate Jude Bellingham ahead of the start of the World Cup in Qatar, suggesting that the Borussia Dortmund man is 'unbelievable'.
The Reds have been tentatively linked with a move for the 19-year-old in recent months, and Erik ten Hag is thought to be keen on the midfield starlet. United will face intense competition for Bellingham, with Premier League rivals Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid also interested in the player.
Bellingham, who does not turn 20 until next June, is expected to have his pick of Europe's top clubs next summer, but for now, his focus is on performing for the Three Lions in the next coming weeks after being included in Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad.
United defender Shaw is also part of England's 26-man group, and the left-back was keen to name Bellingham when asked which Three Lions player excites him the most right now.
Appearing on the England YouTube channel as part of the Lion’s Den show, Shaw said: "I could pick anyone in the England team… this is so hard. I think the one for me is who I have been like most surprised about is when he first got involved, was Jude.
"He’s so young now but the talent he possesses is unbelievable, he is unbelievable. He can do everything in that middle, he can drive with the ball, he’s aggressive, he is unbelievable. Over the past couple of years being in the squad with him, he has always had the talent, but he is starting to gain the experience and he’s becoming more into a man.
"He’s captaining his club and the steps his taking are leading him in the right direction. He’s an unbelievable player and will be a very big part of this England squad and the success we have in the coming years."
Bellingham has made 22 appearances for Dortmund so far this season, registering nine goals and three assists, while also captaining the side on a number of occasions.
lbcrna
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Portugal won't win this world cup, cause CR7 has messed up big time, they can only win it if CR7 is banished from the team, he's now a virus
then may be let's give this world cup as an appreciation/thanks giving to cristiano Ronaldo for the smiles he put on our face over this years
Emmaveli29
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my wish is that if Portugal will not win this world then England is my favorite cos. I belief Bellingham and Declan Rice will form good partnership in that midfield
Portugal won't win this world cup, cause CR7 has messed up big time, they can only win it if CR7 is banished from the team, he's now a virus
Emmaveli29
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my wish is that if Portugal will not win this world then England is my favorite cos. I belief Bellingham and Declan Rice will form good partnership in that midfield
Portugal won't win this world cup, cause CR7 has messed up big time
Nezeimoptu
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After killing Sancho they plan to ruin another
skilz5
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Manutd must do everything to sign Jude. Imagine signing Jude and Mbappe. Please let me dream
lbcrna
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my wish is that if Portugal will not win this world then England is my favorite cos. I belief Bellingham and Declan Rice will form good partnership in that midfield
Motaceitz
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Keep Dreaming lads